Project Hydrographic Surveyor required to join world leading geophysical survey team in Portchester
You will be responsible for data quality, working with field teams to deliver the project objectives and the Project Managers and clients shaping the project.
You will coach and mentor team members; promoting quality and ensuring industry-leading data is delivered. You will gain exposure to a variety of projects, data types, and markets (including renewables, UXO, pipeline inspection), processing different hydrographic data. Although office based you will have the opportunity to go offshore.
This job is for you if:
- You have strong technical understanding of hydrographic data sets including multibeam echosounder, GNSS tides, SVPs, USBL and backscatter.
- You have experience of hydrographic data processing and report writing.
- You have excellent attention to detail.
- You are confident managing a team and interacting with clients.
- You are highly numerate and literate.
Here’s what a typical week would be like:
- Three days a week processing data, undertaking data QC and providing feedback.
- Half a day managing the hydrographic processing element of a project; tracking progress, planning tasks, assigning resources and managing the project delivery schedule.
- Half a day leading or attending meetings with the client, Project Manager and project team as the project technical lead.
- Half a day writing or completing QC on technical reports.
- Half a day assisting the vessel with calibrations, technical issues or planning.
Who we’re looking for:
- Hydrography, ocean science or similar qualification.
- Strong knowledge of hydrographic survey techniques.
- Experience of hydrographic processing software (Teledyne CARIS, Fugro Starfix or Applanix POSPac).
- Good verbal and written skills.
- Management, coaching and training experience.
- Project management experience.
- Able to work offshore for up to 4 weeks at a time
- Offshore experience in related field
You will need to pass an offshore medical prior to employment.
Benefits include a competitive salary plus a contributory pension scheme, life assurance, 24 days of annual leave, and private medical insurance.
Please head to fugro.com for more information and to get in touch.

